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American Axle CEO's bonus doubles
27.06.2008 21:17
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American Axle & Manufacturing CEO Dick Dauch was paid an $8.5-million bonus, more than doubling his 2006 bonus, as a reward for Dauch's role in securing a concessionary contract with the UAW.
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ISEQ rallies
27.06.2008 13:20
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The ISEQ index of Irish shares was up today, climbing 64.92 points to 5,295.66.
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Oil prices affect FTSE
27.06.2008 13:20
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Oil prices reached a new record high today as the London market ended a volatile session in positive territory.
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Supplier Delphi to sell exhaust business
27.06.2008 12:20
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Delphi Corp. is looking for a buyer for its exhaust business, which employs about 50 people in Michigan, the Troy auto supplier said today.
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Greektown Casino loan is OK'd in full
27.06.2008 12:20
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board today approved the remainder of a $150- million loan that Greektown Casino needs to finish construction of its hotel and expanded casino while in bankruptcy protection.
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GM hires temp workers for Ohio plant
27.06.2008 12:20
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MORAINE, Ohio-- General Motors Corp. says it has hired 450 temporary workers — including some who were laid off earlier this year — for its Moraine, Ohio, plant.
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HBOS shares gather momentum
27.06.2008 11:34
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The UK’s biggest mortgage lender gathered stock market momentum today after strong backing for its £4bn (€5bn) cash-call yesterday.
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EU air compromise reached on aviation pollution
27.06.2008 11:33
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A new crackdown on aircraft pollution as part of efforts to curb carbon emissions has been agreed by Euro-MPs and EU governments.
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Investment firm withdraws Bradford & Bingley funding plans
27.06.2008 09:23
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Investment firm Resolution fired a broadside at eircom owner Bradford & Bingley today as it walked away from its £400m (€504.8m) fund-raising plans for the lender.
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New move will make broadband cheaper, claims Comreg
27.06.2008 08:21
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The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has today directed eircom to reduce the current monthly wholesale price for Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) Line Share charged to other operators from €8.41 to €2.94 - a reduction of 65%.
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UK recession looms as economic growth down to 0.3%
27.06.2008 08:21
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There were fresh signs of financial woe today as figures revealed the UK economy grew more slowly than first thought in the opening three months of the year.
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ISEQ losses continue
27.06.2008 06:23
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The Irish Stock Exchange continued its downward trend today, dropping 33.92 points to 5,196.92 by mid-morning.
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Losses for eastern markets
27.06.2008 06:23
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HONG KONG: the Hang Seng index closed down 413.3 at 22042.3.
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Ryanair manager defects to Aer Lingus
27.06.2008 05:20
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Ryanair has announced that director of scheduled revenue Sean Coyle has resigned to take up the position of chief financial officer in rival Aer Lingus.
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UK air traffic control company announces profits fall
27.06.2008 04:24
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Air traffic control company Nats today announced a dip in profits and a rise in flight delays.
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